I came across an excellent song by Robert Schumann yesterday called Die Beiden Grenadiere (click the link for an excellent performance by Hans Hotter). I found it while trying to choose a solo to perform for Solo and Ensemble festival. I'm going to practice this a bit to see if it's something I will be able to do. My main concerns are learning all the German and hitting the high notes (my voice is really low).
Also, I've been thinking about attempting to create an album of ocarina music accompanied by a piano, and perhaps other instruments as well. The album would have some sort of theme, and all the tracks would be original compositions or public domain classical works or folk songs.
Of course, actually producing the CD would be difficult, and might never happen. Still, it's a fun idea.
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Hey Icewind! I read your comment of making your wooden ocarina and was really excited by your success -- and that mellow flute tone. I'm in the market for a wooden double, so if you ever make one please let me know!
Well, thanks for your encouragement, but I wouldn't exactly call it a success. I've still got a lot to learn about wood if I'm ever going to make one good enough to sell (especially a double).
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